Month: December 2015

Up Above The City – Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo –

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Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

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Only a five-minute walk from Shinjuku station, Keio Plaza Hotel offers everything travellers need, plus superb views of the centre of the district.

According to Guinness World Records, Shinjuku is the busiest station in the world. Located on 11 lines, it isthe hub of Tokyo’s railway system. Keio Plaza Hotel is located just 700 metres away, which means busy traveller guests can maximize their day; sightseeing, shopping, dining, or pub crawling. The two skyscraper towers of the hotel offer superb views from the guest rooms as seen in the photo above, and the hotel’s pride – authentic Japanese guest experiences. Indulge in fine Japanese cuisine, relax in a cozy sake bar, and enjoy seasonal exhibitions… Let these experiences lead you into a dream, right up above the heart of Tokyo.

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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo
Tel: 81-3-3344-0111

Web: www.keioplaza.com

Feel the Heart of Japan In the Heart of Tokyo

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Food

Even if your schedule is tight, you should never miss a chance to try the Japanese food on offer in Keio Plaza Hotel: sushi, tempura, teppanyaki, a traditional kaiseki course meal, or soba noodles. More than 20 restaurants and bars offer gourmet options, not only from Japan, but also from France, Italy, China and Korea, and there is also buffet dining. Bar Amanogawa is a perfect place for connoisseurs of sake, and Karaoke47 is waiting with its great night view to welcome singers.

Japanese Art

Something that will delight you at first sight of the hotel are the ever-changing decorations and presentations in the lobby. Tsurushi-bina, lovely stuffed pendant ornaments celebrating Girl’s Festival in March, is an annual Keio Plaza Hotel specialty.

Free exhibitions featuring an introduction to authentic Japanese arts and culture, such as Arita porcelain, or paintings of Mt Fuji, are also held monthly.

Location

Location-wise, Shinjuku is the best place to stay to maximize your Tokyo experience. It is very accessible to all major sightseeing spots and popular neighbourhoods, including Roppongi, Shibuya and Ginza. Shinjuku’s main shopping area is just a 15-minute walk, and the famous Kabukicho entertainment district only 20 minutes away on foot. A complimentary shuttle bus to and from Tokyo Disney Resort runs three times a day.

Culture

In contrast to its modern architecture, Keio Plaza Hotel will entertain you with traditional cultural experiences.

Do not miss the rare opportunity to try on formal kimono and have your photo taken in the shrine, which is usually only available for wedding ceremonies.

Or relax to the sound of the traditional koto harp, performed regularly in the lobby.

If you are a pop culture princess, book a Hello Kitty room and jump into the world of all things kawaii!

Support

Keio Plaza Hotel is well prepared to cater to busy traveller requests, with a full range of facilities and services, including a beauty salon, business centre, clinic, convenience store, gift shop, gym, nursery, spa, and swimming pool (summer only) are all on offer. With typical warm hearted Japanese hospitality, hotel front staff are ready and willing to help plan your ongoing trip and to arrange local tours for you.



SEIKO ASTRON GPS SOLAR DUAL-TIME

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SEIKO ASTRON GPS SOLAR DUAL-TIME


THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES

GPS SOLAR SYSTEM

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Based on atomic clock accuracy, the GPS Solar System calibre offers the ultimate time keeping precision. The solar charging technology ensures that battery changes are not required and the seamless adjustment to the world’s 40 time zones through the smart sensor offers the utmost accuracy and easeof use. The unique link ring antenna guarantees consistent worldwide signal strength and users can also enjoy witnessing the watch’s ability to connectto different satellites via its multifunction display.

DUAL TIME FUNCTIONALITY

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Designed specifically for the global traveller and those crossing multiple time zones, the watch is now equipped with world-class dual time display functionality. With the press of a button, users can simultaneously display the current time based on any of the world’s 40 time zones they are in along with their home time zone by utilising the sub-dial at the all-new 6 o’clock position. The watch also continues to offer the many benefits of the Perpetual Calendar function, a key feature since the very first Astron release in 2012.

TRAVEL THE WORLD IN STYLE AND COMFORT

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The Dual-Time calibre isoffered in a collection of eight main designs, all of which are distinctively and recognisably Astron. As with every Astron watch, the dials are clean,clear and easy to read. The cases are polished by hand, using Seiko’s unique Zaratsu technique, to be distortion-free, so that there is sharpness in every light reflection. The wide range of dial colours is made possible by Seiko’s mastery of energy management in watchmaking. These unique dials are the product of engineering excellence; Seiko’s own specially designed GPS module is so energy efficient that many different colours are possible. The bracelets are composed of individually designed links and are therefore tapered perfectly to the wrist for maximum comfort, however and wherever you may travel. There are five designs in titanium cases and three in steel.

GUIGIARO DESIGN – ITALIAN FLAIR

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Limited to just 5,000 watches, the 2nd generation 8X series once again features the unique design ascetics of Italian maestro Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with his world renowned team. Brimming with Italian flair much like a concept car, the avant-garde architecture includes Arabic numerals, stripe patterns on the dial face and a special tyre wheel motif on the back of the watch. Strap options include a titanium band with white ceramics along with an all-natural interchangeable crocodile leather band that features red lining and beautiful 3 colour Italian inspired stitching.

Fly JAL to Japan

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When you have to cross the skies on a long journey, seated in a confined space, you want your seat to be comfortable. At a time when all airlines are competing to provide fully reclined flat-bed seating in business class, JAL has opted to pay attention to economy class seating. The airline boasts economy comfort on a par with premium economy.

JAL’s SKY WIDER offers increased leg room in economy thanks to 10 centimetres more space between seats. JAL has steadily continued to expand the routes it services since introducing the SKY WIDER to its international B777-300 aircraft in January 2013 under the slogan of a “new, spacious economy”.

In June, JAL was awarded Best Economy Class Airline Seat in the 2015 World Airline Awards, by Skytrax in the UK, which reviews airlines and airports. Among the world’s airlines, JAL’s SKY WIDER seats were identified as the best. Passengers will be able to experience the “new, spacious economy” on flights between Sydney and Narita, when aircraft fitted with the SKY WIDER seats will be placed on the route departing Sydney between 26 October, 2015 and 26 March, 2016.

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JAL’s business class seats, with their focus on sleeping comfort, are also attractive. In 2013 JAL was the first Japanese airline to be awarded Best Business Class Airline Seat in the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The airline’s JAL SKY SUITE, in which it takes much pride, adopts a seating layout that enables unobstructed access to the aisle from all seats. The length of the bed is approximately 188 centimetres, with a width of approximately 65 centimetres. The SKY SUITE is fitted with a personal screen that is the largest in its class, at 23 inches, and achieves a private space evocative of a single room.

JAL’s allowances for checked baggage are also very generous. Economy class passengers have a free allowance of two checked bags, weighing up to 46 kilograms (23 kilograms per piece), and business and first class passengers are allowed three bags, weighing up to 96 kilograms (32 kilograms per piece).

Flying JAL’s international routes also offers multiple benefits for travel within Japan. For example, tourists to Japan flying on an airline in the oneworld alliance to which JAL belongs, may use the YOKOSO/ Visit Japan Pass to over 39 urban destinations in Japan. The pass allows bookings to be made over up to five sectors (minimum one sector) on flights operated by JAL or its affiliate, Japan Transocean Air (JTA), at discounted fares.

Fly JAL for a comfortable trip between Australia and Japan.

For more information, log on to www.jal.com.au